Monthly Archives: August 2013

4 Stars of the continuing story of Guts.
With slick animation (drawn and CG) and plenty of blood and gore, as we are swept along in the next instalment in the life of mercenary Guts, (Hiroaki Iwanaga, Beserk: The Golden Age Arc 1 the Age of the King). After showing his prowess on the battlefield with his massive sword Guts is…more

Well thought out and entertaining Manga, 4 stars.
Tiger and Bunny Part 4 is the final instalment in the Tiger and Bunny Saga and is directed by Keiichi Sato.
For those not familiar with the franchise, Tiger and Bunny is set in a world where law and order is maintained by super heroes, called “Next“, people who have unique abilities and who…more

An excellent summer holiday family film, 4 stars.
All Stars is directed by Ben Gregor (D.O.A., Straight 8) and tells the story of a group of kids who fight to save their youth club, The Garage, from the evil local council, who wish to close it down to make way for a car park.
The Garage is run by Gina (Ashley Jensen…more

4 Stars of tense negotiations
The MV Rozen is Mumbai bound for supplies with sea all around it is still far from shore, the weather is good and we see the crew checking in with their loved ones and the atmosphere on board is relaxed.
Unlike in the office of Orion Seaways the CEO Peter C. Ludvigsen, (Søren Malling, A Royal…more

4 stars of what the BBC does best.
The White Queen is a lavish affair, a great example of the glee with which the BBC throw themselves into the production of a period drama.
It is based upon the series of novels “The Cousins War“, written by Philippa Gregory (The Other Boleyn Girl) and is set towards the end of the 15th…more

4.5 Stars of Awesomeness, Space Battleship Yamato Lives.
This a live action version of the very popular animé series from 1974 of the same name.
2194 Captain Okita (Tsutomu Yamazaki, Departures) finds himself and his armada near the orbit of Mars, as Earth has come under the fire of an alien race that he knows nothing about, apart from they use…more

4.5 Gritty Re-enactment of Life in the industrial revolution.
1833 Cheshire and if you are unlucky enough to be an orphan or abandoned in your early years and are fit enough to work you will find that you are bought by Mill owners.
They will feed you and cloth you and put a roof over your head. Sounds good and all you…more